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Inclusion projectFrom the summer term 2019, we are starting a pilot with up to four schools who are looking to start or would like support with the provision that they have up and running. As part of this pilot there will be a training offer, personalized support for each school, networks throughout the year to share practice and resource provision.
/calendar/inclusion-project/EYFS network event - autumn term 2024
This event is an opportunity for settings and schools to come together to share practice, ideas and build connections. Ongoing collaboration across the sector supports children’s readiness for school and aids the transition process.
/calendar/eyfs-network-event-autumn-term-2024/Early years support team
Our team of teachers and teaching assistants work with children with special needs from 0 to 5 with SEND, their families and other professionals.
/services/special-education-needs-and-disability-support-service/early-years-support-team/Information governance
The Information Governance function aims to support the work of school Governing Bodies and Head Teachers through the provision of an advice, support and development service. This is intended to assist in governors' understanding of their role and responsibilities when responding to requests for information and will aid them in meeting their statutory responsibilities.
/services/schools-data/data-security-and-data-quality/information-governance/Example safeguarding and child protection policies
These example safeguarding policies are generic and must be used as guidance only. All schools who choose to adopt these policies must read through them thoroughly and then make the necessary amendments to suit the needs of their setting, staff and pupils. Schools must also take in to consideration the local community context.
/services/safeguarding-in-education/resources/example-safeguarding-and-child-protection-policies/Training offer
SEND support service offers a highly personalised training service for both direct teaching and support roles for those working with children across all age phases, whether individuals or in groups.
/services/special-education-needs-and-disability-support-service/training-offer/Attendance policy - DfE recommendations
The DfE have set out the expectation for all schools to have an attendance policy, which is easily accessible and understood by all. Whilst it is highly likely that schools already have a policy, the DfE have shared extensive information about the recommended contents. Recommendations below:
/services/education-welfare-service/attendance-policy-dfe-recommendations/Sustrans Big Pedal
Sustrans Big Pedal is the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking and scooting challenge that inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose ‘human power’ for their journey to school.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/sustrans-big-pedal/Focus on your child’s eye health
Parents are encouraged to take their children for a free NHS sight test, in order that those children with undetected vision problems are picked up as early as possible.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust/focus-on-your-child-s-eye-health/Adrenaline auto injector training
The Diana Children's Community Service have several training sessions for adrenaline auto injector training booked at various venues throughout the academic year. Each session will be for a maximum of 20 delegates and will last a maximum of 90 minutes.
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